City

Wheatfield, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Indiana

👥8,332Population
💰$93,875Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$228,200Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 5%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic5.0%
Black0.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,593 (47.9%)
Some College843 (15.6%)
Associates689 (12.7%)
Bachelors606 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree661 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad47.9%
Some College15.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,875 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$228,200 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$954/mo
Total Housing Units3,135
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
56%
About Wheatfield, IN

Wheatfield is a city in Indiana, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,332 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Wheatfield is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,875 is above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wheatfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $954 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheatfield is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.5%).

Wheatfield, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Wheatfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46392 8,332 $93,875 $228,200 $954 8.8% 23.4% 86.6%